Democratic lawmakers Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Jamie Raskin have expressed concerns regarding the pro bono deals five major law firms reached with President Trump, suggesting that their independence may be compromised. The firms, which include notable names like Kirkland & Ellis and Latham & Watkins, contend they maintain nonpartisan principles in providing legal services. However, the lawmakers demand deeper scrutiny over these arrangements, particularly as they relate to executive orders and diversity inquiries conducted by the EEOC. Previous firms approached for similar information have garnered similar criticisms.
The letters from five BigLaw firms reveal tension between providing pro bono work linked to Trump and maintaining independence amidst requests for oversight from Democratic lawmakers.
Democratic lawmakers express dissatisfaction with BigLaw firms' responses regarding pro bono deals with Trump, pushing for oversight over Trump's legal service arrangements.
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